Unscored severity · published Oct 26, 2026
CVE-2026-86968
An access issue was addressed with improved access control
New
–
CVSS
0.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
An access issue was addressed with improved access control. This issue is fixed in iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, visionOS 27.2. A malicious app may be able to access restricted system interfaces or launder launch attribution.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.2% · higher than 14% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
MA
macOS · Apple
before 27.2 · source: vendor
IA
iOS and iPadOS · Apple
before 27.2 · source: vendor
VI
visionOS · Apple
before 27.2 · source: vendor
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-86968
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-86968
support.apple.com
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149230
support.apple.com
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521
support.apple.com
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149526
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